"Blake and Mortimer" is a comic series centering on two British heroes, a military intelligence officer and a nuclear physicist. The pair often find themselves embroiled in various international intrigues, battling against super-powered villains, alien invaders, and ancient civilizations. The series is known for its detailed artwork and complex plots, often involving science fiction and paranormal themes.

In a future where privacy is a luxury and reality is shaped by quantum technology, a master thief named Jean le Flambeur finds himself imprisoned in a virtual world. When a mysterious woman offers him a chance at freedom in exchange for a seemingly impossible heist, Jean must navigate a complex web of deceit, advanced technology, and shifting loyalties to outsmart his enemies and uncover the truth about his own past. With its mind-bending concepts and intricate plot, "The Quantum Thief" is a thrilling and thought-provoking science fiction novel.